CAMPHENE
\kˈamfiːn], \kˈamfiːn], \k_ˈa_m_f_iː_n]\
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The radical of camphor, which, according to Dumas, consists of camphene and one equivalent of oxygen. Camphene or camphine is represented by pure oil of turpentine, That which is used for burning in lamps, and is occasionally employed therapeutically, is oil of turpentine purified by distillation from a solution of caustic potassa.
By Robley Dunglison
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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A solid hydrocarbon of the formula, C10H16, belonging to the terpene compounds. Formed by heating borneol with dilute sulphuric acid. [Lat.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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n. Pure oil of turpentine; spirit of turpentine:—also Camphine.
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